We collaborate with a wide range of campus stakeholders to create effective online communications.
In support of Communications and Marketing, Web Services is responsible for administering and governing web and digital communications solutions University-wide.
This includes:
- Web design
- Web development
- Content creation and design
- Web accessibility compliance and governance (including Title II ADA requirements)
- Web editor training, documentation, and annual certification
- Mobile solutions
- E-mail campaigns
- Web metrics evaluation
- Search engine optimization
- Flat-screen digital signage
- Website maintenance and web support
Web Accessibility at UAMS
Web Services leads UAMS efforts to meet the U.S. Department of Justice Title II ADA final rule (April 2024), which requires all state and local government websites and mobile apps — including public universities like UAMS — to fully conform to WCAG 2.1 Level AA by April 24, 2026.
Our responsibilities include:
- Deploying and managing Blackboard Ally for Websites for real-time accessibility monitoring and editor guidance
- Delivering required annual accessibility training and certification for all UAMS CMS and Calendar editors
- Maintaining the Web Accessibility Knowledge Base and editor resources
- Coordinating remediation of legacy content
- Serving as the central point for accessibility questions and support
Web Manager and Web Accessibility Coordinator: Brent Passmore